Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
20 active Medicare policies list D17.79, and 1 commercial payer policy lists it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
1 policy from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of D17.79 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Alpha-Fetoprotein Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective May 1, 2017
JK · Effective May 1, 2017
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 30, 2025